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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Bright Spot


10 am Yesterday

Ok, I admit it, I'm fascinated by the growth and development of plants, particularly their flowers. A week ago I planted out two punnets of gazania seedlings, some of which already had buds. Most days I wander around our garden at least once, camera around my neck, observing and recording on camera what is or isn't happening.




Each day this week I have checked this gazania bud, looking carefully for any perceptible changes and finding none. Then yesterday morning the action started! Every time I looked there was further opening and development, much to my excitement and amazement. 


9:40 Yesterday


10am

No man can make anything of such intricate design and beauty, only God can create something as marvellous and alive! Look at the brilliant colours and structure of each unfolding "petal".


11:20

Tigerland gazania, open to the sunshine. Look at the tiny true flowers beginning to pop open in the centre - aren't they stunning!


11:20 Yesterday

Such a large flower for a tiny, growing plant!


12:20 Yesterday

Only an hour later and the whole ring of outer flowers has burst into life. Mid-afternoon the sky clouded over and showers came. The gazania half closed and continued to tighten overnight........


8:30am Today 


11am Today


11:40 Today

...... only to unwind and spring back into full bloom by mid-morning today.
 Thank you for watching with me.


Sharing at Macro Flower Saturday, Flowers on Saturday, Your Sunday Best, Today's Flowers,
I Heart Macro (most "likes"), Macro Monday, The Creative Exchange, Sweet Shot Tuesday.


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95 comments:

  1. KarenAugust 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your photos are stunning! I enjoy watching the changes in my garden, too. I love the way you have captured the beauty in these changes.

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  2. Rosie GanAugust 20, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Wow Karen, more lovely macros. Such vivid reproductions.Gazanias have been so well presented. :)
    Rosie

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  3. ReenaAugust 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Such a remarkable set of photos! You always amaze me!

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  4. Chubskulit RoseAugust 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Oh my, these are stunning shots. Love that bloom!

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  5. Barbara RosenzweigAugust 20, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I've never seen this flower and your photography is just stunning!

    Thanks for stopping by and enjoying my Devil's Trumpet painting process!

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  6. LindaAugust 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Fantastic macro work!!

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  7. Andrea August 20, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    these making some wonderful photos

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  8. lina@women's perspectivesAugust 20, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Amazing colors. Beyond gorgeous :)

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  9. JoyfulAugust 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Stunning!

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  10. MaiaAugust 20, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Gazanias are very beautiful photo subject and these macros are amazing.
    The first one took my breath away, as the page loaded.

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  11. JamaAugust 20, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Stunning macro! I just love the colour.

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  12. tracie c.August 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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  13. Madalina DascaluAugust 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    beautiful
    I like a lot the last shot

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  14. SteveAugust 20, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Awesome captures. So detail.

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  15. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    So beautiful :)

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  16. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    You have got some spectacular blossoms !

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  17. BrandiAugust 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love, love, love your photos! i enjoyed going through your posts and your wonderful blog!!

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  18. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 20, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Blumenbilder der besonderen Art. GROSSARTIG!

    Viele Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  19. jocodeaneAugust 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    What a fabulous flower and your images are so sharp. I love the different stages and various crops. A real treat.

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  20. ANGELAugust 20, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    stunning! amazing photos. thanks for sharing!

    ~ANGEL~

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  21. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    so beautiful :) your garden is a little paradise for sure. xo

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  22. MarianneAugust 21, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Fantastisch ♥ ♥

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  23. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Oh my goodness! what a gorgeous flower and stunning photography! wow!

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  24. EG CameraGirlAugust 21, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Absolutely beautiful photos! The light is gorgeous!

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  25. Ashley SiskAugust 21, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Gorgeous - love those close crops.

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  26. CarlettaAugust 21, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Beautiful color, stunning shots!

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  27. Bethe77August 21, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    You have captured incredible beauty in your garden. They look like paintings. So amazing!
    Oh such beauty hand painted and designed by our Lord. An you have shared it all with us. Thank you.
    Blessings

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  28. Modern MomAugust 21, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Fabulous shots!

    My entry.

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  29. Seeing Each DayAugust 21, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Right then - off you go back down to the photo processing shop! That first 10am shot has such an impact.

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Renee, the lovely thing about it is I only increased definition a little and sharpened it. Nothing else at all. It was just beautiful as it was. I was amazed!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    WOW, your macro shots look like a kaleidoscope!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I adore your 10am shot ~ and the your record of the whole process is fantastic! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog, so nice to meet you :)

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  33. NancyAugust 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This is an amazing series! What an outstanding flower -- the colors just burst!

    Thanks so much for joining in at YSB this week. I am so appreciative. :)

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  34. DeniseinVAAugust 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I can understand your excitement and amazement as I feel both looking at these stunning photographs. Thank you so much for sharing them with Today's Flowers.

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  35. TeresaAugust 21, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    What an amazing series!

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  36. HeatherAugust 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh my, Betty!!! It's bursting with beauty. Love this.

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  37. NayanaAugust 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    These are really beautiful and big flower for such a tiny plant. pics are so stunning.

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  38. SquirrelQueenAugust 21, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    You have left me almost speechless, all I can say is gorgeous macro shots!

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  39. Karin M.August 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    fantastic flowers ...... great shots ... I'm excited
    LG: Karin

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  40. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    These are just beautiful. What camera and lenses do you use?

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  41. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Bec, thank you for your lovely comment. I do not had an SLR and don't have any extra lenses, although some are available for my camera.
    Here is a link to my post about my cameras.
    http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-cameras-and-gear.html

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  42. JenniAugust 21, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I love how you documented the changes. And your photography is STUNNING.
    Jenni

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  43. Lou BelcherAugust 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wonderful photos. I love to see a series of flowers at different stages. Nice job.

    Lou

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  44. Kym Hunter DesignsAugust 21, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I love how you captured the different stages of the flower opening. Very beautiful flower and great pictures!

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  45. Cecilia ArtistaAugust 21, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Wow - great photos!
    The first one is just gorgeous and outstanding!

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  46. LauraAugust 21, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    fantastic macros, bursting with color!

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  47. Gina KleinworthAugust 21, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    HOLY COW!!!!!!! Those are phenomenal!!!!!!!!!!

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  48. jocoAugust 21, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I simply had to vote for yours. It is unlikely to gt bettered.

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  49. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.August 22, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Glorious works of art!!!

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  50. ShelAugust 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh My - Those pics are simply amazing! Amazing!!!

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  51. My Life Under the BusAugust 22, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    OMG!!! Just gorgeous!!!!

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  52. elisabeth August 22, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Great picture - love the strong colors!

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  53. T...August 22, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    just stunning, your pictures are beautiful

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  54. monika@mysweetprairie.caAugust 22, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    #1 & 4 - wow!! Oh and I jsut ADORE your profile pic! sooo lovely. I'm so glad I found your blog. ; )
    ~Monika in Canada

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  55. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCAugust 22, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Wow, truly awe inspiring photographs. I love the first picture and the seventh one (12:20) and the 11:40 today photo with the droplets. All of them are fantastic though! Thank you for sharing these pictures.

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  56. PatAugust 22, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Beautiful documentation of the various stages of this flower!

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  57. Luna MirandaAugust 22, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    your photos hypnotized me! stunning shots!

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  58. CraftyHopeAugust 22, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Holy cow!! Those shots are just amazing!! Beautifully, beautifully done!

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  59. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    My gosh this is so beautiful that I drop down:) The first macro is so amazing, I really really do love it.

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  60. TwiggyAugust 22, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Wow, stunning! It feels like I never seen a strawberry flower before. At least not looked at it closley.

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  61. Tracey LeederAugust 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    WOW I am absolutely blown away by your pictures. Simply amazing.

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  62. Charlene N. K.August 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    These are truly wonderful images that are filled with beauty and sunshine! So clear and colorful!

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  63. MargaretAugust 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    These are absolutely fabulous!!

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  64. forgetmenotAugust 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Your photos are absolutely stunning--beyond gorgeous. The flowers are beautiful, and your shots are perfect--clear,and sharp with incredible detail. A real treat to view this lovely series. Have a great week. Mickie ;)

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  65. forgetmenotAugust 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Your photos are absolutely stunning--beyond gorgeous. The flowers are beautiful, and your shots are perfect--clear,and sharp with incredible detail. A real treat to view this lovely series. Have a great week. Mickie ;)

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  66. Corilu DesignsAugust 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Magnificent captures! Truly gorgeous photos!

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  67. Caroline LindAugust 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    So beautiful they are, I especially like the close- ups.

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  68. OneAugust 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Your photos are simply amazing!!! The best I've seen.

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  69. FYHAugust 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Really awesome flower macro shots!

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  70. Nadege,August 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Stunning flowers and you have captured their beauty with so much details and colors.

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  71. A Creative GraceAugust 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love the first image, I too am fascinated by the changes, I love visiting your blog :)

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  72. ArtloverAugust 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    There have been enough to just show the first image, which was wonderful.

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  73. Lisa GordonAugust 22, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    These photographs are simply gorgeous!
    The detail you have captured is simply wonderful.
    Fantastic series!

    Thank you so much for sharing these today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful day!

    lisa.

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  74. Evelyn S.August 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Yes...aren't gazanias such fascinating flowers??? I have three varieties this year, two of which are similar to the ones you photographed. Obviously, yours are much healthier than mine! I love how you've captured each transient stage!

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  75. EMilyAugust 23, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    You have such beautiful flowers and I love that you show the time progression of the flowers open. This one is stunning!

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  76. DeannaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Wow, wonderful macro shots of those gorgeous flowers!!

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  77. LindaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    These are absolutely fabulous!!

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  78. Gail DixonAugust 23, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Phenomenal shots! The first word that came to mind was "groovy"; I don't know why. :)

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  79. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Jaw-dropping! What a fabulous flower and your photos are absolutely stunning!

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  80. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Breath-taking works of art!

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  81. Connie SmileyAugust 23, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Gorgeous reflections of a loving Creator! Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  82. AbiAugust 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I am positively speechless... your first and last photos are truly spectacular!

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  83. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Wow!

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  84. KalaAugust 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    A stunning series of macro images!

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  85. CedarAugust 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Wow! Just wow!

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  86. BarbaraAugust 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    These. Are. Gorgeous. And clearly I'm not the only one that noticed.

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  87. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Wow!

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  88. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Wow those are beautiful!

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  89. SusanAugust 24, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Gorgeous! I LOVE that first shot! Simply amazing!

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  90. Nicole V LozanoAugust 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    amazing... I've always been just a weee bit jealous fabulous marco shots like these. WOW!

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  91. Sandbergs FotobloggAugust 24, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a wonderful piece of art and professionally photographed!

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  92. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    this is just so so beautiful! one of my favourites. xx

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  93. RenaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Whoa! my comment will get totally lost in the midst of all of these...but I just saw this post. VERY stunning but, oh, so beautiful. Indeed, what a Creator we have! Thank you so much for sharing these, put a bright spot in my cloudy day.:)

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  94. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessAugust 1, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    WOAH~ My eyes popped out of their sockets when the first picture popped up and they did not retract for some time afterwards. I am floored by the beauty of these flowers and GOD is truly the artist but he gave you the talent to capture them.
    Outstanding.

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  95. ChezViesFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Wow...amazing photos

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